Shortbread

1. Heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5

2. Beat the Butter and the sugar together until smooth

3. Stir in the flour to get a smooth paste. Turn on to a work surface and gently roll out until the paste is 1cm/½in thick.

4. Cut into rounds or fingers and place onto a baking tray. Sprinkle with icing sugar and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.

5. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until pale golden-brown. Set aside to cool on a wire rack.

6. TIP: Try making these easy, buttery biscuits as homemade Christmas presents, with chocolate chips worked into the dough.